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What Causes Low Blood Pressure?
This week when I have woken up in the morning or from a long nap, I have felt like my blood pressure has possibly dropped and was flushed. I don t even know how to explain it, just know something is not right. I ve had a cough and congestion for a month, went through 2 rounds of antibiotics. Last trip to dr., he gave me an inhaler.
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would like to explain that your symptoms could be related to inflammation or dehydration.
Low blood pressure can be related to different causes: chronic anemia, a viral infection, electrolyte imbalance or dehydration.
I would just recommend take plenty of fluids and increase salt intake with food. Coffee can be helpful.
It is also important to closely monitor your blood pressure values in the next days.
If these problems persist, it is necessary consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for electrolyte imbalance.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would like to explain that your symptoms could be related to inflammation or dehydration.
Low blood pressure can be related to different causes: chronic anemia, a viral infection, electrolyte imbalance or dehydration.
I would just recommend take plenty of fluids and increase salt intake with food. Coffee can be helpful.
It is also important to closely monitor your blood pressure values in the next days.
If these problems persist, it is necessary consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for electrolyte imbalance.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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